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Google critique: An application of depoliticization theory

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This paper is a critique of Google as a democratic technology. The purpose of this effort is to contribute to the discussion of Google's political and ethical essence by providing a case of applied discourse via a technology framework. The theory applied in this critique is depoliticization. The definitions of depoliticization, democracy, citizenship, and political judgment are given, along with a summary of the theory and credit to a protagonist in relation to emerging information and communication technologies. The argument is made that Google, as an object, means, and setting, is depoliticizing, thereby negatively affecting democracy.

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  • Hall, Brian R., 2012. "Google critique: An application of depoliticization theory," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 34(3), pages 251-255.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:34:y:2012:i:3:p:251-255
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2012.07.003
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    1. JIN, Jianbin & Co, Alfred-Charles, 2012. "Ethics, strategy and user relevance: The case of Google.cn (Response to: Google vs. China's “Great Firewall”: Ethical Implications for Free Speech and Sovereignty)," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 34(2), pages 182-184.
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